{"id":12253,"date":"2024-04-15T18:23:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T18:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peterpanbus.com\/?p=12253"},"modified":"2025-03-02T22:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T22:20:00","slug":"safe-driver-honored-founders-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peterpanbus.com\/safe-driver-honored-founders-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Peter Pan Safe Driver Honored with Founders Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

Phillandor Knight Awarded the Prestigious Founder’s Award by Peter Pan Bus Lines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peter Pan Bus Lines is proud to announce that Phillandor Knight, a distinguished driver from the Secaucus, NJ location for the New York Division, has received the Founder’s Award. This prestigious honor is named after Peter C. Picknelly, the founder of Peter Pan Bus Lines, and represents the highest accolade bestowed by the company to recognize a driver\u2019s outstanding accomplishments and performance.<\/p>\n

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Phillandor Knight Awarded the Prestigious Founder’s Award by Peter Pan Bus Lines<\/p><\/div>\n

Knight, who was also celebrated as the 2024 American Bus Association Motorcoach Driver of the Year, continues to set exemplary standards within the industry. With over 2.1 million safe driving miles and more than 25 years of accident-free service, Knight is not only a pillar in his community in Staten Island but also a leading figure in safe transportation. He has safely transported over 600,000 passengers, showcasing his profound commitment to safety and customer service.<\/p>\n

Peter Pan Bus Lines operated 7.5 million miles in 2023, carrying over 2.6 million passengers, with over 100 drivers completing the year without an accident. Knight\u2019s recognition highlights his leadership in a year marked by outstanding company-wide safety achievements. The company celebrated these achievements at its S.T.A.R. awards event on April 9th in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, and plans to honor more safe drivers on April 24th in Springfield.<\/p>\n

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Knight attended the awards banquet with his wife, Candace, who he regards as his biggest support system.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Founder’s Award is given in memory of the visionary leadership of Peter C. Picknelly, who established the company 91 years ago. It celebrates the extraordinary commitment of a driver who not only upholds but also elevates the company’s mission of safety and excellence. “Phillandor Knight embodies the spirit of excellence that Peter C. Picknelly envisioned when he founded our company. His unwavering commitment to safety and customer service makes him not just a guardian of our legacy but also a beacon for the future of this industry,” said Chris Crean, Vice President of Safety & Security at Peter Pan Bus Lines.<\/p>\n

Knight attended the awards banquet with his wife, Candace, who he regards as his biggest support system. His professional and personal dedication serves as a model for all drivers at Peter Pan Bus Lines and in the motorcoach industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Phillandor Knight Awarded the Prestigious Founder’s Award by Peter Pan Bus Lines Peter Pan Bus Lines is proud to announce that Phillandor Knight, a distinguished driver from the Secaucus, NJ location for the New York Division, has received the Founder’s Award. This prestigious honor is named after Peter C. 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